The Miracle of MATILDA: Revisit the Show's Most Picture-Perfect Poses in Its Final Months!
By: Nora Dominick Nov. 04, 2016
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Come January 2017, the miracle that has been MATILDA on Broadway will play its final performance at the Shubert Theatre, after a whopping 37 previews and 1,555 regular performances. Opening on April 11, 2013, Matilda quickly swept Broadway off its feet with a story of heart, courage and loving who you are.
Featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Dennis Kelly, Matilda has become a beloved musical for people of all ages. Based on Roald Dahl's beloved book, Matilda was first adapted into a wonderful 1996 movie starring Danny DeVito, Mara Wilson and Rhea Perlman. The story has been beloved by generations and adapting it into a musical only increased its popularity.
Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary girl, Matilda, with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind whose talents are constantly belittled by her cruel parents and headmistress. Dreaming of a better life for herself, she dares to take a stand against these oppressive forces and takes her destiny into her own hands. The hit musical first made its appearance in London's West End. The original London production won a record-breaking 7 Olivier Awards including Best Musical. On Broadway, Matilda was nominated for 13 Tony Awards in 2013. It went onto earn Tony Awards for Best Lighting Design, Best Book and Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Gabriel Ebert.
As BroadwayWorld prepares to say goodbye to this beautiful production we look back at some of our favorite photos from its run!
Meet the Original Matilda's
Oona Laurence, Sophia Gennusa, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro. Photo Credit: Kevin Thomas Garcia
The Cast Hits the Red Carpet for Opening Night
Ensemble cast of Matilda. Photo Credit: Walter McBride
The cast performs on GMA
The cast of MATILDA. Photo Credit: Ida Mae Astute/ABC
The cast of MATILDA. Photo Credit: Ida Mae Astute/ABC
Cast of Matilda Celebrates 2013 Tony Award Wins
The cast of Matilda. Photo Credit: Kevin Thomas Garcia
In the Recording Studio with the cast
Bertie Carvel, Lauren Ward, Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Milly Shapiro, Bailey Ryon. Photo Credit: Jennifer Broski" height="409" src="https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/upload11/1447766/files/tn-500_matilda01.jpg" width="600" />
Bertie Carvel, Lauren Ward, Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Milly Shapiro, Bailey Ryon. Photo Credit: Jennifer Broski
Original Matilda's Get Sardi's Portrait
Milly Shapiro, Bailey Ryon, Sophia Gennusa and Oona Laurence. Photo Credit: Walter McBride
Matilda Stars Help Launch Coat Drive with Broadway Kids Care
The cast of Matilda. Photo Credit: Rob Cohen / artnofoodPHOTOGRAPHY.com
Matilda Cast Participates in CAROLS FOR A CURE
Alexa Shae Niziak, Sofia Roma Rubino, Ava DeMary, Beatrice Tulchin, Eliza Holland Madore,Tori Feinstein, Grace Capeless, Brooklyn Shuck and Fina Strazza. Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy
Matilda Celebrates 2 years on Broadway
Tori Feinstein, Eliza Holland Madore and Brooklyn Shuck with Christopher Sieber, Matt Harrington, Lesli Magherita and the cast. Photo Credit: Walter McBride
Original Matilda, Bailey Ryon, Teaches Acting Class
Bailey Ryon teaching 'Naughty' from MATILDA to A Class Act NY students. Photo Credit: Jessica Fallon Gordon
Tim Minchin Celebrates Matilda's 1,000th Performance
Tim Minchin and Jessica Shaw. Photo Credit: Jennifer Broski
The Cast of Matilda Celebrates 3 Years on Broadway
The cast of Matilda. Photo Credit: Jennifer Broski
The cast performs in Bryant Park
Willow McCarthy, Aviva Winick and Ava Briglia. Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy
The Cast of Matilda. Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy
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